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Children today are growing up in a rapidly changing world where digital media plays a significant role in their daily lives. Digital services can be used to learn, be entertained, stay informed, make new discoveries, and communicate with peers and members of the community. However, they are not without their dangers, such as problematic or excessive use of digital media, exposure to inappropriate content, risky behaviors, and threats to online safety.

In Europe and the United States, mothers are accusing the heads of social media platforms (META, Discord, TikTok, etc.) of failing to protect children from online violence. They hope to change the laws.

Health experts are warning of the serious effects of screen time before the age of six: language delays, attention disorders, restlessness, and more. They are calling for collective awareness and urgent action. Even so-called "educational" content is deemed unsuitable for the developing brain. The health record now recommends no screen time before age three and very limited use until age six .

The French government has launched jeprotegemonenfant.gouv.fr , an information and prevention website to help parents guide their children's screen time. This portal centralizes practical advice, age guidelines, explanatory videos, and resources adapted to each stage of a child's development.

The term "smombie," a portmanteau of smartphone and zombie, refers to pedestrians so engrossed in their screens that they become a danger to themselves and others. This phenomenon is particularly visible in large cities. In Seoul, for example, 61% of traffic accidents involve pedestrians who were not watching the traffic, focused on their phones.

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A WHO report shows that 11% of adolescents suffer from problematic social media use and 12% are at risk of video game addiction. These behaviors affect their mental and academic well-being. Discover the key figures and the measures needed to protect young people.